
According to Benzinga Pro data Insteel Indus (NYSE:IIIN) posted a 8.04% decrease in earnings from Q4. Sales, however, increased by 4.2% over the previous quarter to $178.46 million. Despite the increase in sales this quarter, the decrease in earnings may suggest Insteel Indus is not utilizing their capital as effectively as possible. Insteel Indus reached earnings of $25.15 million and sales of $171.26 million in Q4.